Netgear M4350-40F4C 40-Port 10G SFP+ Fully Managed AV Fiber Switch with 4x 100G QSFP28 - XSM4344FC-100NES

Product Overview

The Netgear M4350-40F4C (XSM4344FC-100NES) is a high-density all-fiber AV switch built for demanding fiber AV-over-IP backbones and core aggregation. It combines 40 SFP+ ports supporting 1G and 10G fiber with four 100G QSFP28 uplinks, making it ideal for SMPTE ST 2110 broadcast, large-venue 10G fiber distribution, and enterprise AV cores that require 100G aggregation. With the highest fiber port density in the M4350 line, this 1U rack-mount switch consolidates distributed AV traffic onto a single managed fabric. It serves facilities that need EMI-immune, long-distance fiber connectivity with data-center-class uplink capacity.

Product Description

The M4350-40F4C aggregates downstream 10G fiber AV distribution and uplinks at 100G to spine or data-center infrastructure, fitting broadcast, large-venue, and enterprise AV core roles. Its 40 SFP+ ports accept 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ transceivers, providing the highest fiber access density in the M4350 family, while the four 100G QSFP28 uplinks deliver data-center-class spine aggregation. A pure fiber architecture offers EMI immunity, long-distance reach, and a secure AV backbone for distributed installations. The switch ships with the Netgear AV User Interface and Engage Controller, including certified profiles for Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, AES67, AVB, SMPTE ST 2110, Crestron NVX, and AMX SVSI with no additional licensing. Full Layer 3 routing, NETGEAR IGMP Plus multicast control, advanced QoS, and security support predictable media delivery. A modular PSU bay accepts a hot-swap second power supply for 1+1 redundancy, and Virtual Chassis stacking with NSF hitless failover supports high-availability designs. A TAA-compliant variant (XSM4344FC-TAANES) is available for government and regulated deployments.

Key Features

• 40x SFP+ Fiber Ports — Forty SFP+ ports support 1G SFP and 10G SFP+ transceivers, providing the highest fiber density in the M4350 line.
• 4x 100G QSFP28 Uplinks — Four QSFP28 uplinks deliver data-center-class spine aggregation to core or data-center infrastructure.
• Pure Fiber Architecture — An all-fiber design provides EMI immunity, long-distance reach, and a secure AV backbone.
• SMPTE ST 2110 Support — Native support for SMPTE ST 2110 enables transport of uncompressed professional broadcast video over IP.
• Netgear AV UI and Engage Controller — Included AV management offers certified profiles for Dante, NDI, Q-SYS, AES67, AVB, ST 2110, Crestron NVX, and AMX SVSI with no extra licensing.
• NETGEAR IGMP Plus Multicast — Layer-2 multicast control simplifies AV-over-IP multicast management without requiring PIM.
• Modular Redundant PSU — A hot-swap second power supply bay supports 1+1 power redundancy for mission-critical fiber networks.
• Virtual Chassis and NSF Failover — Virtual Chassis stacking with NSF hitless failover supports high-availability aggregation designs.
• Full Layer 3 Routing — Static, Policy-Based, OSPF, RIPv1/v2, and VRRP routing support inter-VLAN routing and resilient gateways.
• TAA-Compliant Option — A TAA variant (XSM4344FC-TAANES) is available for government and federally regulated installations.
• NETGEAR ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty — Backed by the NETGEAR ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty with next-business-day advance replacement.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast Studio — Aggregates SMPTE ST 2110 uncompressed video over 10G fiber with 100G spine uplinks.
• Auditorium — Serves as a fiber AV core for large-format performance and presentation venues.
• Commercial Meeting Space — Provides 10G fiber aggregation for distributed AV-over-IP across large facilities.
• All-Hands Room — Backs large-scale fiber video distribution for company-wide events and production.
• Government Space — The TAA-compliant variant suits federal and military fiber AV networks.

Technical Specifications

Specifications sourced from NETGEAR. Verify current details with NETGEAR or contact us before specifying.

Competitor Comparison

Comparison reflects general positioning for AV-over-IP deployments and is provided for guidance only. Confirm current specifications with each manufacturer before specifying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the M4350-40F4C suitable for SMPTE ST 2110 fiber broadcast networks?
Yes. It natively supports SMPTE ST 2110 and is built to carry uncompressed broadcast video over IP across 10G fiber with 100G aggregation.

What transceivers do the ports accept?
The 40 access ports accept 1G SFP or 10G SFP+ optics, and the four uplinks use 100G QSFP28 modules. Contact us to spec compatible transceivers for your fiber runs.

Why choose an all-fiber switch for AV?
Pure fiber provides EMI immunity, long-distance reach, and a secure backbone, which suits distributed and electrically noisy AV environments.

Is a TAA-compliant version available?
Yes. The XSM4344FC-TAANES SKU is the TAA-compliant variant for government and military deployments.

What warranty and support are included?
The switch carries the NETGEAR ProSAFE Limited Lifetime Hardware Warranty with next-business-day advance replacement. Contact our team for design and support assistance.

Why Buy from Creation Networks

Creation Networks is an authorized NETGEAR reseller specializing in fiber AV-over-IP networks. We help you design fiber aggregation and core layers, size 10G and 100G optics, and select the right switches for broadcast and large-venue projects. Browse our full NETGEAR managed switch collection or contact our team for volume and project quotes. Pricing is subject to change.